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Plate Tectonics Foundations

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What was one of Marie Tharp's most significant contributions to geoscience?

Proving the existence of the Earth's core

Mapping the ocean floor revealing the mid-Atlantic ridge and rift (correct)

Developing a new type of geological survey equipment

Creating the first manned exploration of the ocean depths

Which skill did Marie Tharp utilize to produce her ocean floor maps?

Technical drawing skills (correct)

Satellite imagery analysis

Advanced computer modeling

Digital scanning technology

During which period did Marie Tharp receive encouragement to study subjects traditionally considered masculine?

The Great Depression

The Civil Rights Movement

World War II (correct)

World War I

What academic degree did Marie Tharp earn in 1953?

Degree in Petroleum Geology (A) Signup and view all the answers

Marie Tharp's discoveries primarily provided evidence for which scientific theory?

Continental Drift (C) Signup and view all the answers

Despite her contributions, what did Marie Tharp not explicitly advocate for?

Theory of continental drift (A) Signup and view all the answers

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Marie Tharp

Geologist and cartographer who mapped ocean floors.

Mid-Atlantic Ridge

A major underwater mountain range discovered by Tharp.

Continental Drift

The theory that continents move over geological time.

Petroleum Geology

Field of geology focused on oil and gas deposits.

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Technical Drawing Skills

Abilities used to create precise and detailed maps.

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World War II Impact

Encouraged women, like Tharp, to enter male-dominated fields.

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Plate Tectonics Foundations

Continental drift theory proposes continents were once joined as a single landmass, approximately 300 million years ago.
Marie Tharp, a geologist and cartographer, charted the ocean floor.
Her maps provided crucial evidence supporting continental drift; notably, the mid-Atlantic ridge.
This ridge is a 9,941-mile (16,000 km) deep rift located in the center of the Atlantic Ocean.
During WWII, women were encouraged to enter typically male-dominated fields, including geology.
Tharp was part of this trend, and successfully pursued and pursued a career in geology and mapmaking.

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Explore the fundamental concepts of plate tectonics, focusing on the continental drift theory and the contributions of Marie Tharp. This quiz delves into the evidence supporting continental drift, including the significance of the mid-Atlantic ridge and the role of women in geology during WWII.